Hot festive cocktails

Admit it, the diet has already gone out the window in anticipation of the feasting ahead. Give into the guilt and feed your desire for indulgence with two delicious cocktails guaranteed to bring a glow to your cheeks. Just don’t think about the calories…

Hot Buttered Rum

2 shots Brugal Añejo Rum
2 bar spoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cinnamon stick
Lemon zest
Boiling water

Method:
Pour all ingredients into a warm toddy glass, stir well with cinnamon stick and serve warm.

Ultimate Cocoa Café

1 shot Brugal Añejo Rum
1 shot Irish Cream Liqueur
1 sachet hot chocolate powder mix
Hot coffee to top up
Whipped cream
Cadbury’s Flake

Method:
Pour first four ingredients into a warm toddy glass, stir well. Garnish with whipped cream and a crumble of Cadbury’s Flake. Serve warm.

Brugal Añejo is priced at £20.99 (RRP) and available online at www.sainsburys.co.uk.

The Cocktail Lovers

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